Architecture Exam Review, Vol. 1: Structural Topics, 6th Edition

Offers a comprehensive review of structural topics and helps you prepare successfully for the General Structures and Lateral Forces divisions on NCARB's Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Hundreds of examples, illustrations, and tables enhance the text and 160 multiple-choice practice problems with solutions help you determine areas where you need additional study.

This sixth edition is updated to reflect the 2003 International Building Code which is referenced on the exam. The chapters that were updated from the fifth edition are:Ch. 2: Loads on BuildingsCh. 8: Building Code Requirements on Structural DesignCh. 9: some minor changes due to updates reflecting the National Design Specifications for Wood Construction (NDS) 2001.Ch. 13: Lateral Forces--WindCh. 14: Lateral Forces--Earthquakes

STEVEN O'HARA, Professor of Architectural Engineering and Licensed Engineer

            Professor O'Hara received his Master of Architectural Engineering from Oklahoma State University, and has been a member of the teaching faculty at the School of Architecture since 1988.  His primary areas of interest include the design and analysis of masonry, steel and timber structures, with special interest in classical numerical structural analysis and the design of concrete structures.  Professor O'Hara is one of four faculty members in the Architectural Engineering program at OSU, and as such teaches courses in the AE program at all levels; he enjoys his close mentoring relationship with the students in the AE program at OSU, as he also performs the role of their academic advisor.  Outside the OSU classroom, Professor O'Hara is an Affiliate Professor of Civil Engineering and Architecture in "Project Lead the Way", a nationwide program for high school students.  He trains the high school teachers responsible for introducing engineering principles into the secondary curriculum, though project based learning, and has authored the workbook for the curriculum.

            As a faculty member, Professor O'Hara has received numerous awards; in 2001 he was the honored recipient of the first Melvin R. Lohmann Professorship, in 1999 he received the Chi Epsilon Excellence in Teaching Award, and in 1995 he was recognized as the Halliburton Excellent Young Teacher for the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at OSU.